Pays $135,200 - $176,800 — Counselor market median is ~$76k (50 jobs) · Top 25% in Counseling for work-life (7.2/10, vs 12,580 in this profession)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
About the Role
LMFT in California. $135k-$177k. Monday-Friday. No weekends. Outpatient clinic. Diagnose and treat. Actually help families heal. Home by 5pm.
Join Mathiesen Memorial Health Clinic as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
Key Responsibilities
- Makes assessments and interpretations based on biopsychosocial evaluations, semi-structured interviews, therapy sessions, and psychometric tests.
- Formulates and creates personalized interventions, treatments, and patient management plans.
- Provides psychotherapy for individuals (children, adolescents, adults), couples, families, and groups.
- Diagnoses and treats various mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Requirements
- Bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching above or below the shoulder.
- Handling/grasping documents, medical and office equipment.
- Sitting or standing for short or extended periods.
- Clear speaking and adequate hearing to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in person and on the telephone.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $135,200 - $176,800
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Mathiesen Memorial Health Clinic in California.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context
In California, Marriage & Family Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$115k across 121 listings, vs ~$100k nationally (471 listings).
California's cost-of-living index is 151.7 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$156k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state — California ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Mathiesen Memorial Health Clinic holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 3 active listings.
Marriage & Family Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 23.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Mathiesen Memorial Health Clinic a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 12,580 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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